New York

[Pvapour]

going to the state for a couple of weeks, got Niagara, bit of the apalacian trail, new england & some theme parks as ideas atthe moment & just wondering if the PH collective have any views on MUST DO's for the area?

[v15ben]

Cape Cod is a good place to visit.
Go to the top of the Rockafeller Building in NYC - gives a great view over the city and you can see the Empire State too.
A helicoptor flight over Manhattan and the river is worth a shot too.

We do loads of NYC trips and various bits in this region through work so just give me a shout if you want any prices etc.

[a boardman]

I have just back this morning from new york.

stayed for 5 nights used a new york city pass for 3 days and went to.
empire state building. has to be done view are amazing,
new york sky ride (not worth it but free on pass)
top of the rock (rockefeller) night time great views
madison square gardens tour.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
NBC Studio Tour
New York Police Museum
Bodies... The Exhibition
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Guggenheim Museum (only 3 halls open)
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (2 hour night cruise)
Statue of Liberty.
natural history museum
rock and roll museum
radio city music hall
time square at night.

liberty island and empire and or top of the rock and a city cruise I would recommend and do again, the rest i did because they where free.

I walked every where even from 34th / lexington down to battery park (statue of liberty ferry port) which is about 5 mile and then walked back.
next day walked up to guggenheilm. (84th street) (approx 20 blocks is 1 mile)

got a half price ticket for a broadway show from ticket office in time square.

levi 501 jeans at macys where $34.00 a pair,

[Not Ideal]

Boardman - you did a lot! Hope you had some comfy shoes..!!

[bazking69]

Even if you aren't on a budget I'd strongly recommend the Staten Island Ferry. It's free (or it was last time we went) and you see so much. We usually come in from Staten Island anyway but it is well worth a return trip to see the sights. Forget tales of loitering drunks and homeboys, it isn't like that anymore.

Also, anyone who goes for a major shop in NY is a buffoon. Not only is it expensive anyway compared to NJ, but you pay an 8.75% NY tax on everything. A serious shopper would get themselves out on a train from Central into NJ and hunt out one of the numerous outlet villages. To give you an idea I got a £300 Timberland Jacket for £33 in the sale, Timberland T shirts for £5, Timberland boots for £27 and Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts for £12 a pop.

The only place worth a visit for shopping in NY is Century 21 opposite the World Trade Centre site and next to Hilton IMO.

[Pvapour]

thx guys, plumped for the Dumont as recommended which seems to be ok for a cheapish city hotel, spas good

walked the length of central park, done Macys and the Empire state back for some kip before tonights escapdes, Times square & a night boat (thx bazking) ride to Liberty, anything else for eve? maybe Ronie scotts?

Ben, will take in Cape Cod if poss, looked into it & it looks quite cool, apparently there's 5 great whites up there at the mo scaring the bejeezers out of everyone thanks for the offer by the way

next stop Rochester (pick up a Camaro) then obvious Niagara anywhere this direction????

Edited by Pvapour on Monday 7th September 20:19

[Rollin]

Mondays is Rock and Roll Karaoke at Arlenes grocery.

[a boardman]

Pvapour said:

thx guys, plumped for the Dumont as recommended which seems to be ok for a cheapish city hotel, spas good

affinia dumont on 34th street that is where I stayed room 1504.

[Pvapour]

cape cod was good dont bother with the Adirondack region if doing your travels, much better scenery elsewhere, even in england

one from Cape... (thx for the tip)

seals were outside our window after sunrise.......










back in NY for the Bronx zoo tomorrow, nice sunset........

[AngryApples]

"The view" - bar/restaurant on top of the Marriot in Times square

Whole place revolves and gives some excellent views at night